tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post1093454747136662083..comments2019-02-22T02:48:14.530-06:00Comments on HolidayCoro.com RGB Lights Blog: Outlining Your House in RGB Lights - Detailed InstructionsHoliday Coronoreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-79053368572842322712017-11-12T23:41:19.077-06:002017-11-12T23:41:19.077-06:00A null pixel is just a pixel. It doesn&#39;t even...A null pixel is just a pixel. It doesn&#39;t even need to be the same physical format - so you can use a node to extend the distance of a design that uses strip lights - they need to only be the same protocol. If you are just starting out, try to avoid using null pixels because they are not a magic bullet - you still need to get power to these further pixels.Holiday Corohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883064006561550080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-4441752327674653332017-11-07T12:18:35.184-06:002017-11-07T12:18:35.184-06:00Hello. I have a question on the ghost/null pixels....Hello. I have a question on the ghost/null pixels. How do you make them or do you buy them? Also, how do you splice them into the strips?Pete Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01090711510394186543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-85349273868732115732017-10-09T14:33:34.278-05:002017-10-09T14:33:34.278-05:00Yes, most &quot;gutter&quot; clips can be used wit...Yes, most &quot;gutter&quot; clips can be used with our brilliant bulbs. If you&#39;d like to test them, a sample bulb can be found here: http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/709-sample.htm<br /><br />There is something called a Pi player that can do this but I&#39;d only recommend it for experienced customers. In 2018, we will be releasing the EasyLights controller that has a built-in player.Holiday Corohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883064006561550080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-50977380757211486172017-10-09T12:12:12.090-05:002017-10-09T12:12:12.090-05:00Great article! I&#39;m just starting out and wante...Great article! I&#39;m just starting out and wanted to do a simple element this year, outlining the front fascia areas that are viewable from the street. Can the C7/C9 smart pixels be attached using gutter clips? I&#39;ve searched the site and that point wasn&#39;t made clear.<br /><br />I&#39;m going for a more traditional look that will change with basic sequencing by day and theme. <br /><br />Also -- are there any options to control the sequences without a computer hooked up the whole time directly? Thanks in advance.Schasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709081537438813489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-59776349138232764372017-10-09T12:09:27.705-05:002017-10-09T12:09:27.705-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Schasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709081537438813489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-75087727760569970642017-09-21T16:31:07.327-05:002017-09-21T16:31:07.327-05:00For power injection, this wire works well if you w...For power injection, this wire works well if you want to solder your own connections: http://www.holidaycoro.com/100ft-3-Conductor-18-AWG-Extension-RGB-Lights-p/698-100.htm<br /><br />Power injection can be made from multiple power supplies but contact HolidayCoro if your design requires power injection from more than one/two power supplies on a single controller.Holiday Corohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883064006561550080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-10391346673320266262017-09-21T16:25:13.681-05:002017-09-21T16:25:13.681-05:00Great Article This really helped ! In the image ab...Great Article This really helped ! In the image above it shows power injection from the controller box to the top roof. So when injecting power you must do so from the controller? what type of wire would be used in that situation?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036309022797904162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-75056871644815117122017-07-21T09:32:06.878-05:002017-07-21T09:32:06.878-05:00For signal this will vary - it can run from 15 to ...For signal this will vary - it can run from 15 to 45 feet based on the wire, external interference and other factors. We generally say about 25ft is a safe distance. For power - this will vary based on the wire gauge, voltage and number of lights. So there is no one single answer for this.Holiday Corohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883064006561550080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-8953660115648209572017-07-21T09:30:38.193-05:002017-07-21T09:30:38.193-05:00Happy to help! Best of luck with your project!Happy to help! Best of luck with your project!Holiday Corohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883064006561550080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-9845187756169429622017-07-21T09:30:19.377-05:002017-07-21T09:30:19.377-05:00Each house and mounting method is going to be diff...Each house and mounting method is going to be different. Typically we suggest to mount the bulbs below the gutter - this reduces issues with snow and mounting and you can use 1/2 PVC pipe and our clips: http://www.holidaycoro.com/Half-Inch-Lexan-Pipe-Mounting-Clip-p/770.htm For some other situations you may wish to use our Brilliant Bulb mounting strip: http://www.holidaycoro.com/Mounting-Strips-for-Brilliant-Bulbs-p/786.htmHoliday Corohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883064006561550080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-52525591443330686672017-07-21T09:28:37.805-05:002017-07-21T09:28:37.805-05:00If you are going with a bulb like the Brilliant Bu...If you are going with a bulb like the Brilliant Bulb, I would use a purpose made product, not a cover over a square 8mm LED as these can have issues with coming off the pixel.Holiday Corohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883064006561550080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-77302749861847828552017-07-21T09:27:46.138-05:002017-07-21T09:27:46.138-05:00That is correct - our Brilliant Bulbs actually use...That is correct - our Brilliant Bulbs actually use two 5050 RGB LED&#39;s not one 8mm LED as used in some &quot;bulb&quot; type lights.Holiday Corohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883064006561550080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-66441723343182499202017-07-21T09:26:46.665-05:002017-07-21T09:26:46.665-05:00When someone, including HolidayCoro is doing a des...When someone, including HolidayCoro is doing a design they can either go with more power injection and a lower per-output use or more outputs but less power injection. For advanced users, power injection isn&#39;t uncommon but we tend to make things as easy as possible for customers and often use more outputs so that more complex wiring isn&#39;t required. In some cases, power injection might not even be that much cheaper by the time tee&#39;s and additional wiring are included.Holiday Corohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883064006561550080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-34304410483367340772017-07-21T09:24:22.267-05:002017-07-21T09:24:22.267-05:00We use a specialised CAD application - any of the ...We use a specialised CAD application - any of the free CAD applications or even visio work great for layout.Holiday Corohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883064006561550080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-43616969662714434332017-07-21T08:37:43.236-05:002017-07-21T08:37:43.236-05:00What software are you using to do the house layout...What software are you using to do the house layout?Mike Riddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06392757021097105640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-1798757172760827782016-12-10T20:28:40.456-06:002016-12-10T20:28:40.456-06:00For the house outline kit, is it worth getting a 1...For the house outline kit, is it worth getting a 16 port controller for my setup? If the amps going to each strand of 50 smart 2811 led&#39;s is 3amps. That would limit the controller to handle one strand per output on each side if there are dual power supplies. If I am doubling up the strands so, 100 in each port, 4 ports total used. That would have me using 24 amps which would allow me one more strand to be connected to that side of the controller safely? 27 amps used(full white) with 3 ports in the controller (one side,350 watt power supply)not able to be used?Lightuserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03356256389347862890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-48625542028895460062016-12-02T22:34:38.250-06:002016-12-02T22:34:38.250-06:00I&#39;d recommend contacting our support at www.ho...I&#39;d recommend contacting our support at www.holidaycoro.com/support Holiday Corohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883064006561550080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-28235043991330851972016-12-02T13:33:40.534-06:002016-12-02T13:33:40.534-06:00I bought the RGB House Outline package - how do I ...I bought the RGB House Outline package - how do I send power to strip with that? Niels Hilmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235430122486387911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-32841054882460713032016-11-30T20:18:07.374-06:002016-11-30T20:18:07.374-06:00Yes, you can cut 30/10 pixel strip around every 4&...Yes, you can cut 30/10 pixel strip around every 4&quot; (one pixel) and use it as needed. How you address your pixels is completely up to you - typically we start in the lower left and work to the right.Holiday Corohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883064006561550080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-87181967423000086592016-11-30T20:03:29.606-06:002016-11-30T20:03:29.606-06:00Mic41
Can I cut a 30pixelx/meter ws2811 5m strip i...Mic41<br />Can I cut a 30pixelx/meter ws2811 5m strip in half and put in on 2 different outputs on a Alpha pix 16 controller? To use one 16ft strip for 2 outside corners of my house. I want to outline my house. 2story farm house with 158ft of sofit. My question is for the corner post&#39;s. Also where do I start the pixel addressing? On the lowest level of pixels and then work my way to the gable?Mike Ciskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00261662266401353199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-47544830923765221302016-11-23T13:54:44.339-06:002016-11-23T13:54:44.339-06:00The square node pixels do not need any type of dif...The square node pixels do not need any type of diffuser &quot;topper&quot; and I don&#39;t know of any that could be used with that style with out modification. The brilliant bulbs that come with the diffusers are a completely different kind of pixel than the typical square node pixel. <br /><br /> -JakeKaech776https://www.blogger.com/profile/07362155493171514179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-61086382325510534422016-11-23T13:30:09.596-06:002016-11-23T13:30:09.596-06:00On the square node 12v dc, 2811 for the roof line ...On the square node 12v dc, 2811 for the roof line and outline on the house. <br /><br />Do you sell C9 Topper to add on those or are they not needed. I seen you do sell the the c9 topper w/a different type of pixel but those are double the price?Kevin Frankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16820771430232050335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-3187237458331448312016-11-12T21:08:19.497-06:002016-11-12T21:08:19.497-06:00No - staples are surely not the answer with pixels...No - staples are surely not the answer with pixels. Each situation is different because each house is different but for a vast majority of houses, mounting the bulbs to 1/2&quot; PVC pipe works best and then mounting the PVC pipe with these: http://www.holidaycoro.com/Half-Inch-Lexan-Pipe-Mounting-Clip-p/770.htm There is a photo on that page with and example of that mounting method.<br />Holiday Corohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883064006561550080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-55929290012600180142016-11-12T19:43:21.895-06:002016-11-12T19:43:21.895-06:00About to order a bunch of the &quot;Brilliant Bulb...About to order a bunch of the &quot;Brilliant Bulb&quot; c9 lights. I am not finding much reference to mounting the pixels on rain gutters or along shingles. What products have proven to work with these pixels? - staple gun not an option ;)Newbie to Pixelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937999014825324572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156973944979054356.post-74926527854552616222016-11-12T19:42:38.442-06:002016-11-12T19:42:38.442-06:00About to order a bunch of the &quot;Brilliant Bulb...About to order a bunch of the &quot;Brilliant Bulb&quot; c9 lights. I am not finding much reference to mounting the pixels on rain gutters or along shingles. What products have proven to work with these pixels? - staple gun not an option ;)Newbie to Pixelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937999014825324572noreply@blogger.com